SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The hamburger holds a special place in the heart -- and stomach -- of just about everyone. So, it's no surprise that dozens of Central New York eateries serve their version of this prized American sandwich.

We want to know: What is the best burger in Central New York?

Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. You can also tweet us @syracusedotcom, using the #BestOfCNY hashtag. We are not accepting nominations by email, phone, letter or Facebook message.

Please be sure to include the name and location of your top burger spot. National chain restaurants will not be included, but regional chains are eligible.

Important note: Only restaurants in Onondaga, Oneida, Oswego, Cayuga, Seneca, Cortland, Tompkins and Madison counties are eligible to be nominated.

You have until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 to nominate your favorites. The restaurants with the most nominations, as well as a few places picked by local experts, will advance to the finals.

After the finalists are announced, we will send our judges out to each location. The winners -- judges' favorite and readers' choice -- will be crowned at the beginning of next month.